Vocabulary Boost with Ashes of Roses

1. Ashes of Roses Vocabulary Name _______________ 1. Read the definition underneath the word. 2. Think of a trigger or reminder word that will help you remember the definition, and write it in the box. 3. Finally, write a sentence that uses both the vocabulary word AND your trigger word. (If you’d like, you may draw a picture as well.) See my first example: 1. ragamuffin (p. 6) 2. steerage (p. 7) 3. bilge (p. 7) n. the part of a ship allotted to the passengers who travel at the cheapest rate n. an enclosed area in the hull of a ship where seepage collects n. a child in ragged, ill-fitting clothesrag The ragamuffin wore only a rag on his head and a tattered coat that was way too large for him. 4. banshee (p. 7) 5. throng (p. 7) 6. cumbersome (p. 10) n. in Irish folklore, a spirit in the form of a wailing woman n. a multitude of people crowded or assembled together; crowd. Adj. burdensome; troublesome. Carrying the lumber was very cumbersome.

2. Ashes of Roses Vocabulary Name _______________ 1. Read the definition underneath the word. 2. Think of a trigger or reminder word that will help you remember the definition, and write it in the box. 3. Finally, write a sentence that uses both the vocabulary word AND your trigger word. (If you’d like, you may draw a picture as well.) See my first example: 7. disembark (p. 10) 8. confection (p. 11) 9. turrets (p. 11) n. a small tower, as in a castle or fortress v. to exit a ship or other vehicle n. a sweet preparation of fruit or candy My dog barked happily when I disembarked from the ship. The sprinkles on the confection looked like confetti. The ferret climbed up and down the turrets on the castle. 10. ninny (p. 13) 11. chemise (p. 13) 12. savor (p. 15) n. a woman's loose-fitting, shirt n. a fool or simpleton v. to allow oneself to enjoy The nanny scolded the kid for acting like a ninny. I savor the flavor of dark chocolate.

3. Ashes of Roses Vocabulary Name _______________ 1. Read the definition underneath the word. 2. Think of a trigger or reminder word that will help you remember the definition, and write it in the box. 3. Finally, write a sentence that uses both the vocabulary word AND your trigger word. (If you’d like, you may draw a picture as well.) See my first example: 13. trachoma (p. 18) 14. inconsolable (p. 24) 15. milling (p. 26) n. a contagious eye infection adj. unable to be comforted v. to move aimlessly, like cattle If you don’t treat your eyes for trachoma, you could end up in a coma. My soul hurt so much from the break-up that I was inconsolable. At the grain mill, many cows were milling around in the fields. 16. pittance (p. 28) 17. anarchist (p. 29 ) 18. bristled (p. 30) n. a person who wishes to overturn, often through violence, all forms of government and authority v. to become rigid with anger or agitation n. a small amount Making a pittance for your job is really a pity. The news of the missile strike made me bristle in anger.

4. Ashes of Roses Vocabulary Name _______________ 1. Read the definition underneath the word. 2. Think of a trigger or reminder word that will help you remember the definition, and write it in the box. 3. Finally, write a sentence that uses both the vocabulary word AND your trigger word. (If you’d like, you may draw a picture as well.) See my first example: 19. ruckus (p. 33) 20. el (p. 38) 21. jostled (p. 39) n. a noisy commotion n. an elevated train v. to jump, budge or push The feeding ducks were making a ruckus by the stream. When people hustle, they tend to jostle each other. 22. shirtwaist (p. 43 ) 23. parlor (p. 43) 24. concoction (p. 44) n. a room used for entertaining visitors; a living room n. a tailored blouse worn by women n. mixture, medley, or blend My little sister made a concoction of coke, pickle juice, and peanut butter.